A different war: For my father on Father’s Day
The shabbier and more senseless the war...the more hollow its objectives and justifications...the more one-sided our advantage...the more distorted the news from the front...the more random the casualties on all sides.
Buffalo protester Martin Gugino diagnosed with fractured skull
After the incident, officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski were suspended for shoving Gugino. On June 6, they were charged with second degree assault.
Who benefits from racism?
Throughout history, the rich have used racism to divide people and thereby entrench themselves.
Did Trumpers have a clue what presidential chaos meant? Worse still: rightwing millions stand...
Holding up that Bible with extreme awkwardness gave away the game: was ever his scheming, stupid crassness more visible?
Supreme Court rules in favor of Civil Rights Act of 1964 protecting LGBTQ employees...
"LGBTQI people have a right to the same protections as everyone else, and they deserve to be able to live their lives without fear of discrimination—something the Supreme Court has affirmed today.”
DNC’s climate council urges party to go beyond Biden plan, calling for fracking ban...
“The climate emergency is here. Democrats need to take the lead on confronting it.”
New bill introduced to hold US military accountable to civilian casualties
“Maximizing transparency will prevent further loss of life.”
Obesity: America’s number one export?
Americans’ ultra-processed diet is fueling obesity across the world.
The federal government shouldn’t be trying to salvage our broken food system—we need a...
Congress is considering an allocation for the mass killing of farmed animals.
Police officer charged with assault after using pepper spray on video
“I commend Acting Prosecutor Mayer for acting swiftly to hold this police officer accountable for the appalling and completely unjustified use of force alleged in these criminal charges.”